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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 30, -0001
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    A number of things can attribute to this, with low phosphorus being the most common. Using a high phosphorus fertilizer or adding bone meal to the soil normally helps with this. For additional reasons for no lemon fruit, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-not-fruiting.htm

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    theficuswrangler on
    June 29, 2014
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    If the shape of your plant doesn't feel right to you, you should probably go ahead and prune. 99 times out of 100, plants are only improved by pruning. Go slowly, you can always cut more tomorrow, but it takes a long time to regrow if you cut too much. This article on lime pruning applies as well to your lemon: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/tips-for-pruning-lime-tree.htm

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    theficuswrangler on
    July 3, 2014
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    You have two things going on here. One is that being transplanted is a big stress on a plant, and it's not going to be able to start performing for you right away. It has to adapt to its new home, grow lots of fine new roots with which to support new leaves and then, after all that, flowers and fruit. Secondly, most lemon trees (indeed most fruit trees) require a certain age before they start to bear very many fruits. Your job right now is to give your new trees the best care you can, and they will reward you in the future, when they are ready. This article will help you help your trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-not-fruiting.htm

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    theficuswrangler on
    July 8, 2014
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    Oh yes. Many citrus varieties have thorns.

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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    July 20, 2014
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    The first answer is that your tree is simply not old enough. Lemon needs to be at least 3 years old to even start thinking of serious fruiting. After that, here are some articles to help you make sure yours is happy and healthy and producing fruit for many long years: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-not-fruiting.htm

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